Tocopherol vs. Tocopherol Acetate as a "Sparer" of Vitamin A.

Abstract

1. In bio-assays of vitamin A, α-tocopherol, but not α-tocopherol acetate, increased the rate of gain in the assay period. In a post-assay depletion period, animals that received α-tocopherol during the assay period survived 30-80% longer than controls.